As no correct account of this social organization has ever appeared, the letter of invitation to Mr.Gallatin is of some interest.

It was written by Dr.John Augustine Smith, on November 2, 1829.

An extract gives the origin of the club.
"Nearly two years ago some of the literary gentlemen of the city, feeling severely the almost total want of intercourse among themselves, determined to establish an association which should bring them more frequently into contact.

Accordingly they founded the 'Club' as it is commonly called, and which I believe I mentioned to you when I had the pleasure of seeing you in Bond Street.

Into this 'Club' twelve persons only are admitted, and there are at present three gentlemen of the Bar, Chancellor Kent, Messrs.